KILL la KILL -IF
I don’t really enjoy fighting games but this is one I have really stuck with. It sticks very true to the style and animation of the anime, being just as bombastic. One thing you must keep in mind with this game is that it IS kusoge, so don’t go in expecting Tekken or Street fighter tier quality. But, for a kusoge, it has really impressed me. Each voice actor for every character going, Japanese and English dubs, have voiced hundreds of unique voice lines each for this game which really impressed me. It also features a decent soundtrack, with each character getting a few tracks each. The models look good and the game is very well animated during matches.
– Real player with 117.3 hrs in game
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EDIT: Review was edited
The game itself is fan-freakin-tastic. It’s probably one of the most fun fighting games I’ve played in a quite a while and is miles better than My Hero One’s Justice, and eons above shovel ware crap like Jump Force. So why is the review marked “not recommended?” TLDR, it’s the port.
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VISUALS:
The visuals are incredibly damn good and faithful to the original show, recreating scenes, moves, and ultimates straight from the source. Just watch a video showcasing all of the ultimates in the game, because that will show you just how gorgeous it looks. My only problem with the visuals is the odd blur and pixelation the game has, it’s especially noticable when comparing gameplay to the UI, but it’s definitely nowhere near a game killer and doesn’t impede gameplay in any way; either way, I think this game looks grand. Not DBFZ level grand, but it gets close.
– Real player with 98.1 hrs in game
Dino Eggs: Rebirth
A great homage to the original 1983 game, which is among my favorite Commodore games. Rebirth is just as addictive as its predecessor, and I love how the graphics, mechanics and sound effects all have elements that play off the original. My ONLY criticism is the atrocious kerning on the large scrolling cutscene text (I’m a graphic designer) - but otherwise I love it!
– Real player with 37.4 hrs in game
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Having played the original since I was 7, I was quite intrigued by this reboot. I was not disappointed. It deftly straddles the line between nostalgic value and modern playability.
I have not yet played multiplayer with anyone as yet…hint hint, friends! 😸
★★★★★
– Real player with 27.9 hrs in game
Airships: Conquer the Skies
-All statements are relevant as of 1/31/21. No guarantees are made for future versions of Airships!-
Let me start off by saying that I am utterly and hopelessly addicted to this game.
Ever since I bought Airships (Or ACTS, as I’ll be using) back in late 2018, I fell in love with it. The game’s kept giving, the developer has remained true to his word and an amazing gentleman, and the community (Especially on the Discord) continues to grow and develop in wondrous ways. As I don’t expect you to go through my various paragraphs of gushing, I’ll put the TL;DR statement here:
– Real player with 424.1 hrs in game
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Pretty cool game for those who like relatively free-form building, designing units to deal damage and mitigate it for themselves. Especially if you’re into diesel- and/or steampunk.
The things you have to account for and balance out in a unit’s design are quite numerous and varied; Everything costs something and everything weighs something. A ship’s maximum altitude - which is very important -is determined by its weight vs. lift, for example. This is probably the strongest part of the game.
So in combat, you’ll be witnessing how those designs fare against the NPC (or enemy player) units; Did you actually give your ship enough coal to stay aloft through the average battle? Oh, it turns out this one has a massive structural weakness and will be cut in half by one or two rockets. Great job!
– Real player with 82.3 hrs in game
Iron Harvest
Reminds me a lot of Company of Heros except not as many unit options or customizable skills.
– Real player with 61.7 hrs in game
I would recommend Iron Harvest. the campaign is good for an RTS (not starcraft 2 level of story) but compared with more recent RTS' it’s up there and not just a tutorial for multiplayer. gameplay is similar to the Company of Heroes if you like that style, there are four factions (1 dlc faction) to play as, with the mechs I think being a game highlight with unique designs, styles and gameplay for their factions. voice work is good with an option for a ‘native’ language rather than overriding polish, russian and german characters under one language.
– Real player with 49.7 hrs in game
BORIS THE ROCKET 🚀
A kinda hectic run-around-but-think game, nicely themed around quasi-Soviet missile intercept site. Be prepared to value every second of your time. Missions are around seven minutes each, so this is also a “just another bite” thing. I picture this in the evening, a mission or two every now and then. Then again, I love the setting too : )
– Real player with 38.9 hrs in game
This game is sort of Papers, Please.
During game you need to shoot down all incoming rockets. But task is not easy. You must properly configure every AA missile while trying to get enough resources to produce new missiles, or for upgrades. You alone in that base so must run on foot to every point of interest.
Actually I like games like Paper, please, so this game is my type of games, and I recommend it to buy. Its cheap enough.
– Real player with 11.3 hrs in game
Wigged Out
Wigged Out takes place in a historically inaccurate past where two rival schools go head-to-head in a hilariously chaotic ball game that’s won by moving the Big Ol' Ball(BOB) into the opponent’s goal. Moving the BOB is simple; just throw everything you find at it! Get to one of the many item crates on the field, which will contain anything from a rubber turkey to The Ballzooka, let loose and watch the BOB fly! Unless you end up hitting one of your opponents. Or a teammate. In that case, watch them fly!
Be wary though as your opponent isn’t the only threat out there; Watch out for fire hydrants and manholes ready to burst at any moment, or the school mascot goat that found its way onto the pitch and is attacking anything in its path! These and many other environmental hazards could be lurking around the corner.
Your WigOut ability can be activated after your wig reaches full capacity by making good plays. When activated, your character embraces their unique talent and wreak havoc on the pitch!
More than 80 colourful levels across different themed settings, with different sets of items, hazards and goal types!
Tired of your old wig? Want a new one to look more sophisticated? You might be thinking “but madam, I don’t have a penny to spare for one of them fancy wigs” - no worries, in Wigged Out you earn your wigs by playing and doing performing well! So just do that and you’ll be swimming in powdered perukes!
The game offers an over the top experience with hilarious gameplay that can be played both locally and online. Throw in a couple of bots and you will never feel alone again!
Key Features
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Online and Local 2-4 Players
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6 Characters - Each with their own WigOut ability
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80+ Arenas - Spanning across 3 unique environments
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25+ Items - From rubber turkeys to ballzookas!
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Unique hazards and interactables for each area
Cruz Brothers
Excelent game. Fun.
– Real player with 3.2 hrs in game
All in all this is one of those games titles that is well produced and provides fun for the dollar. It has a nice storyline, decent graphics, sound effects and of course some all out great battles. However what I really found interesting with this title was the fact that you can make a career and progress with levels and open character options further to become more then just another Street Fighter or Mortal Combat game.
While all that is fine and dandy, some stuff can be rather obviously and annoying! I found that replaying the same levels(while boring) over and over will provide experience and increase your abilities, progression faster and easier. I can not answer if that means it will also advance you faster as you gain in skills and power, however combat time will.
– Real player with 0.6 hrs in game